{"product_id":"the-house-without-a-key-hardcover-1","title":"The House Without a Key - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEarl Derr Biggers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe House Without a Key\u003c\/i\u003e (1925) is a mystery novel by Earl Derr Biggers. The first in a series of novels featuring Chinese American detective Charlie Chan, \u003ci\u003eThe House Without a Key\u003c\/i\u003e is notable for its nuanced depiction of race and class on the edges of American empire. Based in part on the life of Chinese Hawaiian detective Chang Apana, the character of Charlie Chan was intended by Biggers as an alternative to racist Yellow Peril stereotypes of the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaken by the murder of his uncle, a Bostonian aristocrat living in Hawai'i, John Quincy Winterslip travels to the islands to manage his estate and encourage his aunt Minerva to return home. Uncomfortable at first, he soon grows to appreciate both the natural beauty of life in the Pacific and the youthful attraction of a young woman he meets on his trip. Winterslip makes the decision to break off his engagement with Agatha and remains in Hawai'i to help with the investigation into his uncle's death. As he grows familiar with the case, he comes to respect Chinese American detective Charlie Chan, an intelligent and honest man who dedicates himself to his work with passion and honor. \u003ci\u003eThe House Without a Key\u003c\/i\u003e, the first in a series of six novels featuring Chan, rejuvenated Biggers' career as a leading writer of popular fiction in the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Earl Derr Biggers' \u003ci\u003eThe House Without a Key\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of American detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a Bostonian aristocrat is murdered in Hawai'i, his nephew travels to the islands in order to convince his Aunt Minerva to return home. Eventually, he becomes involved in the investigation of his uncle's death, overseen by brilliant Chinese American detective Charlie Chan. \u003ci\u003eThe House Without a Key\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel by Earl Derr Biggers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52547288629555,"sku":"9781513208978","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Q2QzSFM1VXJ1NEVRcjJERTdOcU5OZz09.webp?v=1761004757","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-house-without-a-key-hardcover-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}